The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has described the experience of Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as an asset that could help sustain and expand the state’s development under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Hamzat is the APC candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.
The group made the assessment in a statement issued on Friday to mark Hamzat’s 62nd birthday.
The movement said the deputy governor’s years in public administration had equipped him with the institutional knowledge, leadership skills and policy experience required to consolidate existing achievements and respond to emerging challenges.
It said Lagos’ development had been shaped by successive administrations, beginning with the tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as governor, followed by the administrations of Babatunde Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode and the incumbent, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
According to the group, in a statement on Friday by its Lagos State Coordinator, Amosu Tomi, the administrations laid and expanded foundations in institutional reforms, infrastructure and other sectors.
It said Hamzat’s experience positioned him to maintain continuity while introducing new ideas and widening the state’s development frontiers.
The movement listed infrastructure, healthcare delivery, security and public safety, youth empowerment, skills development and economic inclusion as areas where his experience could be applied.
‘Continuity in governance does not mean the absence of innovation, but the ability to preserve successful policies and institutions while identifying areas that require improvement and introducing new solutions to emerging challenges,’ Tomi said.
The group also described Hamzat’s leadership approach as calm and measured, adding that his accessibility, attention to detail and commitment to public service had earned him recognition among stakeholders.
It said his ability to engage diverse stakeholders, listen to different perspectives and promote constructive dialogue had been evident in the discharge of his responsibilities.
It also wished him success in his political endeavours and the 2027 governorship election.